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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 7, 2016 3:09:53 GMT
TankTop recommended that I take a look at Bikinibodymommy.com and I think the workouts look good. I am trying to decide if I should start with the 6 week challenge or one of the 90 day challenges. Looks like the 6 week challenge works different body parts each day but I can't tell how the 90 day challenges are formatted. If you have done any of these workouts, what do you think? Which did you prefer and what were your results? Thanks!
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Post by pb on Feb 7, 2016 4:40:25 GMT
I did her last series of workouts, ate well, and was somewhat active in addition to the work outs. I did about 30+ minutes of yoga a day,10 minutes of abs most days, and walked at least once a week. Below is my opinion based on my experience. Other people's milage may vary.
Pros:
Accountability - I loved having the program all set up and easy to follow. I liked tracking my progress which I did in my own notebook.
Ease - it's is easy and fun to follow. She has a delightful personality and sense of humor
Results - I did become stronger and lost a few pounds
Negatives:
Type of workout - I think HITT is important but not everyday. My DH who has quite a bit of knowledge in this area was worried I wasn't getting enough endurance work and I have to agree with him
Results - I didn't lose many inches which was my main reason for doing it. I really don't have much weight to lose and my doc is happy with my weight but I wanted to slim my tummy. That didn't happen.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 7, 2016 13:47:53 GMT
I did her last series of workouts, ate well, and was somewhat active in addition to the work outs. I did about 30+ minutes of yoga a day,10 minutes of abs most days, and walked at least once a week. Below is my opinion based on my experience. Other people's milage may vary. Pros: Accountability - I loved having the program all set up and easy to follow. I liked tracking my progress which I did in my own notebook. Ease - it's is easy and fun to follow. She has a delightful personality and sense of humor Results - I did become stronger and lost a few pounds Negatives: Type of workout - I think HITT is important but not everyday. My DH who has quite a bit of knowledge in this area was worried I wasn't getting enough endurance work and I have to agree with him Results - I didn't lose many inches which was my main reason for doing it. I really don't have much weight to lose and my doc is happy with my weight but I wanted to slim my tummy. That didn't happen. Was this the 4.0 or the 6week challenge? Thanks for sharing your experience. |
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Post by *sprout* on Feb 7, 2016 15:17:01 GMT
I'm on day 33 of her challenge 1.0. I really like it. The workouts are quick (can't argue with 20 minutes or less a day). I like the accountability (my biggest downfall). Sometimes, the repetition (same workout 3 times a week) is boring, but she changes the routine every week and seeing the improvements each time keeps me going.
PB mentioned doing a HIIT workout every day. On BBM, you do an actual HIIT routine every other day, not every day (unless she's considering the BBM workouts a HIIT). From what I've read, you should do a HIIT routine only 3 times a week (4 at a maximum), and that's what BBM follows - alternating her workouts with a HIIT workout.
Her HIIT ideas are okay - the 20 minute structured is a decent workout and her other ideas are okay. I've found I really like the HIIT ideas on Fitness Blender. Awesome workouts of all kinds (everything from plyometrics to pilates) in a range of difficulty levels all for free.
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Post by *sprout* on Feb 7, 2016 15:26:12 GMT
I forgot to answer how the BBM workouts are structured. I've found it varies by the week. Her workouts tend to work on different muscle groups. For example, on days 29, 31, & 33 we're working lower body, abs, and, shoulders. The previous week's workout did lower, arms, and shoulders.
Each week has the same BHBHBH structure. Meaning you alternate between between a BBM workout and a HIIT Workout for 6 days then have a rest day on day 7.
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Post by pb on Feb 7, 2016 16:15:25 GMT
I did her last series of workouts, ate well, and was somewhat active in addition to the work outs. I did about 30+ minutes of yoga a day,10 minutes of abs most days, and walked at least once a week. Below is my opinion based on my experience. Other people's milage may vary. Pros: Accountability - I loved having the program all set up and easy to follow. I liked tracking my progress which I did in my own notebook. Ease - it's is easy and fun to follow. She has a delightful personality and sense of humor Results - I did become stronger and lost a few pounds Negatives: Type of workout - I think HITT is important but not everyday. My DH who has quite a bit of knowledge in this area was worried I wasn't getting enough endurance work and I have to agree with him Results - I didn't lose many inches which was my main reason for doing it. I really don't have much weight to lose and my doc is happy with my weight but I wanted to slim my tummy. That didn't happen. Was this the 4.0 or the 6week challenge? Thanks for sharing your experience. It was 4.0. |
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Post by pb on Feb 7, 2016 16:21:43 GMT
I'm on day 33 of her challenge 1.0. I really like it. The workouts are quick (can't argue with 20 minutes or less a day). I like the accountability (my biggest downfall). Sometimes, the repetition (same workout 3 times a week) is boring, but she changes the routine every week and seeing the improvements each time keeps me going. PB mentioned doing a HIIT workout every day. On BBM, you do an actual HIIT routine every other day, not every day (unless she's considering the BBM workouts a HIIT). From what I've read, you should do a HIIT routine only 3 times a week (4 at a maximum), and that's what BBM follows - alternating her workouts with a HIIT workout. Her HIIT ideas are okay - the 20 minute structured is a decent workout and her other ideas are okay. I've found I really like the HIIT ideas on Fitness Blender. Awesome workouts of all kinds (everything from plyometrics to pilates) in a range of difficulty levels all for free. Thank you for clarifying. It is three days of HITT and three days of strength. I think in hindsight I found the strength workouts to be the most beneficial. I have done other HITT workouts on the internet since on fitness blender and pop fitness. I found those workouts to be great. I think HITT is an important component to overall fitness. I also think that working out more than 20 minutes a day is also important. That at said, I also think BBM is a good way to get back into exercise. For myself, I had to move on after I finished the program. I just wish my health issues didn't get in my way. I always feel like I am starring over. Sigh. |
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